Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research

University of Reading
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 Years Chemistry

A-Level Entry

BBB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Study BSc Chemistry with a Year in Industry or Research and gain first-hand experience of the chemical or pharmaceutical industry. This four-year course includes a year-long professional placement, or research project, between your second and final year of study.

You'll spend your first two years learning the core subjects that all chemists need to know. Topics include trends in the periodic table, carbonyl group chemistry and chemical kinetics. If you do not have an A level in Maths, you will take our first year Maths for Chemists module, covering all the topics you'll need for studying chemistry.

In your final year you will study more advanced topics influenced by the cutting-edge chemistry taking place around you. Our staff have expertise in a range of areas, including nanotechnology, synthesis, polymers and advanced materials, surface science, and forensic analysis. This expertise provides a variety of options for your final year research project. You will also have the opportunity to participate in academic research alongside our world-class researchers.

You'll be taught by subject experts through a combination of lectures, lab classes, workshops and tutorials.

All our courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/chemistry-ug/bsc-chemistry-with-a-year-in-industry-research

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB
Scottish Higher ABBBB
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
3111 Laboratory technicians
2111 Chemical scientists
3116 Planning, process and production technicians
3115 Quality assurance technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Reading
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Chemistry
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000